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UCalgary vice-provost to co-chair new national organization for Indigenous university leaders
Indigenous Senior Administrative leaders from post-secondary institutions across Canada have formed the National Indigenous University Senior Leaders’ Association (NIUSLA).
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Quebec students, staff worried about return to university and college classes, saying it’s too soon
Quebec expects in-person learning to start by the end of the month for colleges and universities, but many students and staff say they’re concerned about the idea.
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A new normal for post-secondary learning as Fanshawe and Western students resume studies
Many college and university students have come to terms with the notion that their post-secondary education will be anything but conventional during the pandemic.
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Students at 3 B.C. post-secondary schools launch petition against in-person learning
Students at BCIT, Langara College and Douglas College launched petitions in an effort to delay the return to the classroom amid a surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant.
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Hundreds of MUN students don’t feel safe attending in-person labs while Omicron variant rages
Petition underway to have administration reduce the risk of transmission by conducting lab classes remotely.
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Feds launch $1.7 billion international talent attraction program
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
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Headlines for February 28, 2025
CNW GroupCanada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortagesMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the...
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
The Montreal GazetteU de M, McGill, Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international studentsUniversities warn Quebec’s standing as a leading destination for international students and academics will suffer even more after the province on Wednesday announced enrolment...
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
The Calgary Herald 'Huge opportunity': Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRUWith my desire to continue to work with young people, my commitment to post secondary education, this was just a huge opportunity … so I...
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